GK Question

geography medium true_false

The Western Ghats receive rainfall from the Southwest Monsoon.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

The Western Ghats act as a barrier to the Southwest Monsoon winds coming from the Arabian Sea, causing heavy orographic rainfall on the windward side. This is why Kerala, Karnataka, and Goa receive abundant rainfall during June-September.

Topic Indian Climate
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC CGL, State PSC